With so much focus on younger generations entering the workforce, there is a lot of talk about company culture and how it can make or break the attraction to a job for entry-level job candidates. Being a Millennial myself, I can tell you that in school, we are taught about the importance of company culture. We have read about the cool jobs at Internet companies and start-ups where you can get massages and have your laundry done while working remotely at an Internet cafe.

Industrial Careers Pathway® (ICP) and its online Job Board appeared in USA Today the first week of October. Take advantage of the extra exposure of the USA Today audience of 250,000 across five metro markets by placing your help wanted ads today on the ICP Online Job Board. PTDA members are eligible for a 25 percent discount for 30- and 60-day job postings. Use promo code: PTDAJOBS

Looking For Your Next Intern?

List your company in ICP's "Find-an-Internship" directory, to help students looking for an internship in industrial distribution find you. Email us the following information and we'll get you listed:

Your name

Company name

City/State/Zip

Company website

Name, email and phone of the person the candidate should contact

Also, check out ICP's "Find-an-Intern" directory where 55 schools with programs in the field of industrial distribution are listed. Simply search for schools near you by city/state/zip, contact the person listed and explore whether any students might be interested in your internship.

Internship programs are beneficial to both the student and the employer. While students learn about the field and the world of work, employers can evaluate if the intern would be a good fit for a full time position at the company. Offering an internship program helps to build a potential candidate list for current and future job openings.

If interested in volunteering for one of the above events, please respond at least 10 days before the event date, as ICP needs time to notify school and ship supplies.

ICP is dedicated to making your career event experience simple and valuable. All you have to do is let us know you're available, and we will coordinate the rest. This includes sending you everything you need for a booth including brochures, giveaways and more! Get started today and connect with your future employees by contacting ICP.

We want to thank the contributors who have pledged from June 28, 2016, through September 29, 2016. ICP can only carry out its mission of raising awareness of the incredibly rewarding careers in industrial distribution with your support. Each contribution is important, no matter what amount. You can pledge your support for 2017 by submitting the 2017 pledge form.

Thank you to those who have pledged, providing us with the fuel to reach out and encourage your future employees! For those of you who haven't pledged just yet, it is not too late for you to help us raise awareness of this significant industry!